The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighouse to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighouse to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighouse to Blackburn will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Brighouse for Blackburn every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Brighouse to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighouse to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £37.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighouse to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighouse to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:07 Brighouse | 3h05 | 07:12 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:08 Brighouse | 2h13 | 06:21 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:16 Brighouse | 2h56 | 07:12 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:52 Brighouse | 1h20 | 08:12 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:00 Brighouse | 3h19 | 10:19 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighouse to Blackburn
Trains from Brighouse to Blackburn run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:42. The fastest train covers the 46 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 22:42 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains from Brighouse to Blackburn trainsNorthern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains trains will get you between Brighouse and Blackburn from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Brighouse to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighouse to Blackburn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighouse and Blackburn
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Ramped access to both platforms via road bridge. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement will pick up/drop off on Railway Street opposite the Station entrance
- Metro: WYPTE 0113 245 7676
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Preston platform: From Green Lane down 50 metre ramps with handrail to platform. Colne platform: Step free access from Green Lane. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses towards Blackburn stop on Preston Old Road at the junction of Geddes Street. Buses towards Preston stop near to the junction of Cecilia Road and Preston Old Road
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Acces to platform down 30 steps with rest platform and handrail. Island platform accessed only by stairs
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on New Chapel Street above the station (Station side for Blackburn, opposite side for Preston)
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